What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alba?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Alba is to bus which costs €110 - €250 and takes 27h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Alba is to train and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Alba. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Fermata 2633 - STAZIONE LINGOTTO and Fiat Mirafiori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Alba. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Alba via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Alba?

The distance between Cardiff and Alba is 1188 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alba without a car is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs €370 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Alba?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Cardiff to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alba bus from?

Cardiff to Alba bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Alba train from?

Cardiff to Alba train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Alba?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Alba is to train which takes 14h 54m and costs €370 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 27h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to Alba bus arrive?

Cardiff to Alba bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alba?

Alba is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:16 AM in Cardiff and 5:16 AM in Alba.

Where does the Cardiff to Alba train arrive?

Cardiff to Alba train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Alba.

Cardiff to Alba - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Alba by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane BRS - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
8h 6m
€94–250
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Lingottotrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Albatrain Re
14h 54m
€377–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Station to Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolineabus
4. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
27h 40m
€117–241
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Albacar
15h 35m
€358–466
Fly from Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CWL - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle to Albatrain
10h 19m
€108–468
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
5. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
16h 3m
€340–593
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Turinbus
5. Take the bus from Fiat Mirafiori to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
27h 49m
€127–239
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Albacar
16h 37m
€234–385

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) flights

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Distance: 1,187.6 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Alba via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Lingotto in around 14h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Alba - Autostazione via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris Bercy Seine Bus Station, Torino - Corso Vittorio Emanuele Ii - Capolinea, Metro Porta Nuova, Metro Carducci, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 27h 40m.

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